Is the XL2411z effective at 720p?
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Is the XL2411z effective at 720p?
Can I use the blur redction mode in lower resolutions like 1280x720? Can I set the refresh rate at any variable at lower res, like 60-80hz, and if so, are there any downsides? I've also heard the blur reduction is hard on the eyes.
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Re: Is the XL2411z effective at 720p?
Yes, you can use blur reduction at any supported resolution on the Z-series. With the BENQ Z-Series, you can use either monitor scaling (for certain resolutions) or GPU scaling (for most resolution). The Z-Series monitors can use external boxes such as gaming consoles, for 60Hz strobing.
Blur reduction only bothers some people. It depends on the person. Depending on the use case, strobing actually can reduce eyestrain for some usage scenarios if you get more eyestrain from motion blur than from flicker. In fact, EIZO advertises their commercial/mapping/military strobing monitor as reducing eyestrain. Also, the LightBoost FAQ has both entries for "Why Does LightBoost Have MORE Eyestrain?" AND "Why Does LightBoost Have LESS Eyestrain?". There are a lot of testimonials where people love the blur reduction effect. As a rule of thumb, if you weren't bothered by CRT flicker or plasma flicker, then strobing flicker (especially at 100Hz+) will generally not bother you. In fact, there are also many here who like strobing even at lower strobe rates 60Hz. The bottom line is in all the strobed monitors, you can easily turn on/off the strobing feature, so the existence of the feature isn't a dealkiller. It's there for you to try out, and if not, the other features (e.g. 120Hz+, GSYNC, low blue light, etc) often make the purchase of the monitor worthwhile for a lot of "Better Than 60Hz" users.
Blur reduction only bothers some people. It depends on the person. Depending on the use case, strobing actually can reduce eyestrain for some usage scenarios if you get more eyestrain from motion blur than from flicker. In fact, EIZO advertises their commercial/mapping/military strobing monitor as reducing eyestrain. Also, the LightBoost FAQ has both entries for "Why Does LightBoost Have MORE Eyestrain?" AND "Why Does LightBoost Have LESS Eyestrain?". There are a lot of testimonials where people love the blur reduction effect. As a rule of thumb, if you weren't bothered by CRT flicker or plasma flicker, then strobing flicker (especially at 100Hz+) will generally not bother you. In fact, there are also many here who like strobing even at lower strobe rates 60Hz. The bottom line is in all the strobed monitors, you can easily turn on/off the strobing feature, so the existence of the feature isn't a dealkiller. It's there for you to try out, and if not, the other features (e.g. 120Hz+, GSYNC, low blue light, etc) often make the purchase of the monitor worthwhile for a lot of "Better Than 60Hz" users.
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Re: Is the XL2411z effective at 720p?
I think I'm going to grab one, as 8ms 60hz gives me headaches after about and hour. I just don't hope I buy it then next week they release 24" g-sync for $20 more. This always happens to me. 
Re: Is the XL2411z effective at 720p?
I run my 2720z @ 1440x900@120hz with blur reduction on. This is the highest res I can go for 120hz because my fastest output from my old laptop is only HDMI.
I also get 120hz @ 720p.
I also get 120hz @ 720p.